Posted on 09/01/2005 7:20:09 PM PDT by LifeSite News
NEW ORLEANS, September 1, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The popular adage, "there are no atheists in the trenches" sums up the truth that in times of disaster it is natural for people to turn to God, for help and also for an explanation. The devastation wrought by hurricane Katrina has brought that reality home to the United States, particularly in the affected regions.
. . . New Orleans City Council President Oliver Thomas after witnessing the horrors first hand and hearing talk of Sodom and Gomorrah commented, "Maybe God's going to cleanse us."
The theme of cleansing or purification has become a frequently discussed topic as the tragedy in the affected states unfolds. European papers have suggested that Katrina was the punishment the US received for failing to sign onto the Kyoto accord, Islamic militants have rejoiced that "private" Katrina has joined in the holy war against the U.S. for - among other things - the Iraq war. Some have even suggested that the hurricane was God's punishment on the U.S. for cooperating in the removal of Jews from the Gaza strip.
However, beyond these speculations is a more general acknowledgement that New Orleans, the epicentre of the disaster, was a "sin city" which harboured few rivals. The New Orleans "southern decadence" festival which was to take place Labour Day weekend, is described by a French Quarter tourism site as "sort of like a gayer version of Mardi Gras" which is "most famous (or infamous) for the displays of naked flesh which characterize the event," with "public displays of sexuality . . . pretty much everywhere you look."
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Yep, and I recall a boistrous storm on the sea that Jesus calmed, proving that He had power over the elements. Guess Katrina must have been an exception.
Ask yourself, "WHY did He calm that storm?"
When you come up with a theologically and scripturally sound answer, get back to me.
How many people will come to know Him because of the hurricane?
Couldn't your focus be wrong?
You might find the answer in Luke 13:1-5. That's where I go for all my answers. Found it to be quite reliable in these trying times.
Scripture also calls upon you to show the love of God, and show the fruits of as transformed nature.
Tell me, how are you doing that?
To show His discipes that He was God and in full control. He is still in control!
Ever hear of the Ten Plagues, preacher?
I'M CREEPING DEEEAAATH!
So God kills people so that He can get other people to believe in Him?
That doesn't sound like a smart marketing strategy.
True love is not always pleasant my friend, else Jesus would not have died for loving you.
just an opinion!
It appears not.
I truly pray for anyone being "ministered" by the likes of you.
He's God, that's His perogative and He has no one big enough to judge Him for it. That's just the way it is!
So why do you think He would have to show YOU a sign?
Really?
True love is being willing to sacrifice for one yo care about.
It also means not purposefully hurting someone.
You are showing Matthew 24:12.
Well, that's true. But God acting like a smart ass is not a way to win souls over, either, I'm thinking.
God is not obligated to show me anything. My obligation is to seek His truth.
Well, you should tell Him to move over and let you take control.
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